Building Warrant Requirements for load bearing wall alteration in tenement Flat in Glasgow
Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.03 PM
Hi All,
I’m purchasing a studio flat in Glasgow which currently has a separate large kitchen and a large sitting room/bedroom, both with insets separated with a load-bearing wall.
I want to break through the load bearing wall, stick a beam in and build a partition to create a kitchen/living room and a separate bedroom.
I’m wondering what I would need to do to get the building warrant for this and how long would the approval process likely take. This is one of the last aspects I need to get some clarification on before I go ahead with the purchase so if anyone could provide some info or advice it would be much appreciated.
Regards, Paul .
Are you a tradesperson and able to answer this question?
I would first recommend you get a consultation with building control to see if the proposed works would affect other parts of the building re fire etc. Then secondly a structural engineer to provide a calculation for the proposed removal of the wall part, assuming it is structural. The engineer, as well as building control, can issue an approval notice for the works. I hope this is of help.
Answered15 July 2019
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Anonymous user
Engage the services of a local Chartered Structural Engineer to make a site visit, provide advice and structural calculations for the Building Warrant.
Good morning
Without going into too much detail
You need to engage the professional services of both architectural and structural engineering
They will prepare a design which will satisfy both your needs and those to meet compliance with the statutory requirements
You must make a building warrant application including design and calculations by a structural engineer who should visit the site. It will take 6-8 weeks to get a formal approval, but work can be started once the design calculations have been submitted, and adequate notice give to the council building control officer. Hope that helps.
Hi Paul, I strongly advise you to get in contact with a Glasgow based Structural Engineer, they will be able to chat you through the process. In addition your Solicitor should be able to point you to the appropriate clause in your Lease that stipulates your legal requirements in terms of the Freeholder. Also you can call the council the local council Building Control department ask to speak to a Building Inspector and have the same conversation to confirm the process and your strategy, all the best with everything Lee Davidson RIBA
